Plate Lettering

[Nick Gravagne]

Hi All,

 

This is a new thread RE Plate Lettering.

 

What are some of the favorite methods out there these days? I have always
used Black Enamel and a small brush, but I have never felt all that
comfortable with it. How about black felt pens? 

 

Also, any advice on letter/number transfers (from stationery stores, etc.)
would be appreciated. Last time I tried this on a newly lacquered plate the
transfers didn't really "take".

 

Thanks 

 

Nick Gravagne, RPT

Piano Technicians Guild

Member Society Manufacturing Engineers

Voice Mail 928-476-4143

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Berley Antoine Firmin II
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 12:27 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Can I do some repair ?

 

Joel,

I restored a Seeburg KT orchestrion with the 44-note piano in it for a
customer who helped by learning how to recover a few pneumatics, polish
screws, paint brackets, and generally clean things up. I charged him by the
hour. I even re-strung the piano in his living room after he re-gilded the
plate. I came out way ahead.

 

Berley

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